KPMG LLP is a leader in providing audit and advisory services to the public sector, and more specifically, to the federal government. KPMG has long viewed the public sector as an industry in which we do more than just participate — we choose to set an example as a leader — as evidenced by our relationships and experiences with many federal agencies. The Advisory Services team strives to help the federal government improve on both regulatory demands and their strategic approach to performance and risk management. Advisory professionals are able to provide relevant industry and functional skills where they need them most. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join us in our Washington, DC office. Organizations are constantly being asked by their stakeholders to improve performance, enhance revenue, optimize costs and manage risk. Through Business Performance Services (BPS), KPMG can help clients achieve these goals to create sustainable value over the long term. Financial Management professionals help clients align their finance organization with the strategies and needs of their businesses. They help clients improve financial and accounting processes, analysis, operations, controls and performance, budgeting and forecasting, financial closing, financial and management reporting and shared services. Our professionals bring leading practices and recommendations to clients to help streamline and create more efficient financial management processes. Responsibilities: • Review and evaluate federal financial statements and transaction flows, financial risk, financial reporting, and accounting transactions processes including internal controls • Prepare financial statements and research accounting and auditing topics • Perform or review account analysis and troubleshooting accounting balance, transaction or process issues • Develop briefing papers based on the results of review containing recommendations for improvement • Apply audit tests to samples of transactions or processes to evaluate internal control environments • Analyze business processes and assist in developing gap analysis, process flows and recommendations for process improvement related to financial reporting • Supervise and review work performed by other staff and interacting with engagement team on client and team matters Qualifications: • BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or a related discipline • Three years of experience providing or managing accounting/financial advisory services to federal entities • Experience in accounting theory and research, and knowledge of the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Experience auditing financial statements for a federal or commercial entity, including experience with key federal systems and processes (Fund Balance with Treasury, property accountability, accounts receivable and/or payable, General Ledger) • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 20025 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. © 2009 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=814957-1789-8972